your father informing about the steps taken to improve your knowledge of English
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Green Avenue
Ludhiana
August 28, 2017
Dear Son:
I hope this letter finds you in soaring spirits and great
health. As you asked me to give you a few tips to improve your knowledge of English,
I am giving you the following tips. Fluency in English is a matter of natural
exposure to the language, and the regular, sincere practice. The easiest way to
learn English is to spend maximum of your time in an environment where quality
English is spoken. If you don't have an easy access to such an environment, you
need to create it. Fluency of correct English does not happen in a day or
month. You need a long training. I suggest the following strategies for your
improvement:
1. Listen to the soundtracks of audio-books, such as, Harry Potter, The Story
of My Life, or any other books of your choice. Listen to the tracks at least
one hour every day.
2. Do read at least for 2 hours the books whose soundtrack you listen.
3. Use dictionary to look up all the new words that you come across while
reading and listening.
4. Don’t let any chance to speak English go by. In the beginning there will be fumbles and bungles. However, you will have to start speaking the language. Hesitation to speak will never let you improve your English fluency.
5. In order to do well in interview you must improve your
general knowledge and the knowledge about current affairs. Do practice mock
interviews with someone whose English as well as general knowledge is quite
good.
Follow these steps for 6 months. You will feel the improvement. But remember,
even after 6 months you will have to continue your efforts. I hope you
will follow these tips sincerely. The rest is fine. Your grandparents, mother,
and brother and sister are sending their love to you.
Your loving father,
Smarath Dev